Lyrical Breakdown of What A Day - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "What A Day" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Jeru the Damaja weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "What A Day" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Jeru the Damaja employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Jeru the Damaja's narrative.

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Woke up this morning had a spliff for breakfast Slept good 'cause the toast wasn't under the matress Hop up in the shower, give my honie a kiss I'm thinkin, I wish, everyday start like this Turn on the news, starvin kids got nuff food to eat And words of truth, put shoes on their feet Usef Hawkings, still walkin the streets Rodney King's a millionaire, but he ain't get his ass beat Tiwanna Brodley gets justice, the Panthers thick as ever causing ruckus No such thing as those Klan motherfuckers Black sisters are treated like queens, not chickenheads cluckers Black men are respected and not treated like suckers Mike Tyson still a champ, bullshit don't get no airplay I feel good, what can I see "Day, what a day"-- Erykah Badu (4X) "I got to say it was good day"-- Ice Cube Step out the door, sunshine hit my grill Even Lee divide a mil, so niggas don't have to kill It's all peace and love so people do what they want to Bumpin to Biggie and Pac, smokin a piece right on the corner No crack babbies, or unwanted pregnacies An apple a days the cure for any disease And ain't no police and no felonies Bill Clinton smoke crack not Marrion Barry O.J. keeps his dough, Mumiet is let go Divine Brown da movie star, Hugh Grant is the ho Put the card in the ATM and it spit out mad dough Gave it to an old lady, 'cause I always get more Just livin make me feel good, what can I say, but "Day, what a day"-- Erykah Badu (4X) "I got to say it was a good day"-- Ice Cube 90 degrees in the shade, but it don't feel that hot Giuliani get shot, baby open my favorite spot There's a party tonight, guess who DJing Scott LeRock And he's only spinning that real hip hop Don't be late bop, eleven on the dot, honies flot It's more dips then dicks, and nobody get shot Stay here a little minute, then go harvest my crop By the moonlight, get lifted and call it a night But first I bump in this princess named Shaniqua Albright She was lookin mad right, and her body was mad tight Total control of my will, she couldn't put up a fight She said if you wan't me take, 'cause I have an early flight Wiffie's waitin up, so I let her go on her way But when I got home, my shortie said... "What a day, what a day"-- Erykah Badu "Today was a good day"-- Ice Cube